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You will receive 25 bare root Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) plants, a hardy, low-maintenance perennial known for its vibrant purple flowers and grass-like foliage. These plants bloom from late spring through summer, opening their three-petaled flowers in the morning and closing in the heat of the afternoon.
Perfect for pollinator gardens, borders, naturalized areas, and woodland edges, Spiderwort thrives in full sun to part shade and is ideal for USDA Zones 4–9. It grows quickly from rhizomes and is deer-tolerant, drought-resistant, and great for mass plantings or erosion control.
🌸 Includes 25 bare root Spiderwort (Tradescantia) rhizomes
💜 Produces purple three-petaled flowers from spring through summer
🐝 Attracts bees and butterflies – great for pollinator gardens
☀️ Grows well in sun to part shade
❄️ Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9
🐌 Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established
🌱 Fast-spreading, ideal for groundcover or naturalizing
📦 Ships fresh, bare root, and garden-ready
Common Name: Spiderwort
Scientific Name: Tradescantia virginiana
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Foliage: Long, strap-like green leaves
Flower Color: Purple (occasional blue or pink hues)
Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer
Mature Height: 12–24 inches
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained to average
Watering: Moderate
25 Spiderwort Plants – Bare Root Rhizomes – Tradescantia virginiana – Hardy Perennial with Purple Flowers for Sun or Shade
$125.93